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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.28, 7,643.52 and 2,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.28, 7,643.52 and 2,176.08 is: 3,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.28 : 7,643.52 = 2,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.28/7,643.52 = 2,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.28x = 7,643.52 × 2,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.28x = 16,632,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,911.00/5,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.82

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